cnicus benedictus – ( Holy Thistle, Blessed Thistle ) Part Used: Whole Plant. Medicinal Properties: Diaphoretic, Emetic, Tonic, Stimulant, Febrifuge. Weak tea of dried flowering plant stimulates sweating, appetitie, milk production; diuretic. Remedy for colds, boils, indigestion, deafness, gout, headaches, suppressed menses, migraines, chilblains, jaundice, ringworm. Increases gastric & bile secretions, antibacterial. **WARNING** Large doses may cause irritation, vomiting! Source by minusthemigraine